Lanark County Interval House and Community Support

Writing Our Stories
2022-11-30 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | ON

Giving Tuesday!
2022-11-29 | ON

14th Annual Violet Femmes Event
2022-11-25 17:30 - 23:59 | ON
Dust off your LPD (Little Purple Dress) and mark your calendars!
Please save our date: we are excited to announce our 14th annual Violet Femmes Gala event will be hosted on November 25, 2022!
Join us for an evening hosted by Sandra Plagakis of 105.3 KISS FM with music by Starfire, delicious food, dancing, silent auction and raffles, a few cocktails and so much more! You will have a fabulous girls’ night out – all in support of women and children fleeing violence!
Tickets will be available to purchase starting September 22, 2022. Gather your closest gal pals and purchase a table of 8 for $800 or individual tickets for $100. All proceeds support Lanark County Interval House!
More information to come on our website and social media pages – stay tuned!
Looking forward to seeing you there
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Canada Helps.

16 Days of Activism
2022-11-25 08:00 - 2022-12-10 17:00 | ON
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

As Good As New Black Friday Auction
2022-11-24 10:00 - 2022-12-08 23:59 | ON
Start bidding now!

Lessons from a Rural Inquest Webinar
2022-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | ON
On September 22, 2015, Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam were murdered in a triple femicide in rural eastern Ontario. In June 2022, a coroner’s inquest examined the circumstances of the deaths to consider how future such deaths could be prevented. The jury produced 86 recommendations for system changes for possible implementation by the provincial government and other public bodies.Through the lens of the panelists – all of whom played key roles in the inquest – this special online event will explore some of the key moments in the proceedings, with a focus on the recommendations and what all of us can do to advocate for their implementation.Learning ObjectivesParticipants will come away with:

An overview of the facts of the case that led to the inquest
An understanding of the purpose of coroner’s inquests
Details about the key recommendations made by the jury
Information about ongoing advocacy to support implementation of the recommendations
Tips for effective advocacy to support implementation
Access to a toolkit to support advocacy initiatives

We are pleased to offer this special event in English and French, with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. An event recording will be made available after the event. Register for the event and receive an email when the recording is posted!
Register here

Shelter Movers Soup Day
2022-11-17 12:00 - 14:30 | Carleton Place Canoe Club

Angel Tree
2022-11-14 08:00 - 2022-12-07 17:00 | ON
Visit our Angel Tree!

Angel Tree 2022 Launch!
2022-11-10 | ON

Rotary Club Women's Fair
2022-11-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, ON, Canada

Youth Conference
2022-10-26 08:00 - 2022-10-27 17:00 | ON

Annual General Meeting
2022-09-26 17:30 - 20:00 | ON

World Contraception Day
2022-09-26 | ON

Violet Femmes Tickets On Sale!
2022-09-22 | ON
Dust off your LPD (Little Purple Dress) and mark your calendars!

Please save our date: we are excited to announce our 14th annual Violet Femmes Gala event will be hosted on November 25, 2022!

Join us for an evening hosted by Sandra Plagakis of KiSS 105.3 with music by Starfire, delicious food, dancing, silent auction and raffles, a few cocktails and so much more! You will have a fabulous girls’ night out – all in support of women and children fleeing violence!

Tickets will be available to purchase starting September 22, 2022. Gather your closest gal pals and purchase a table of 8 for $800 or individual tickets for $100. All proceeds support Lanark County Interval House!

More information to come – stay tuned!

Beauty Mingle at Shopper's Drugmart Carleton Place
2022-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | ON
Join Shopper’s Drugmart Carleton Place for their fall Beauty Mingle! Donations support LCIHCS!
Purchase a $10 ticket in store to attend and receive a goodie bag, a $5 coupon for your next purchase AND make a donation to the Lanark County Interval House!
Complimentary makeovers and skincare consultative from 10am to 3pm featuring Dermablend Pro.
Stop by in store or call for more details! 613-253-5595 Ext 4,2

Take Back the Night
2022-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | ON
Please join us as we TAKE BACK THE NIGHT!
For over 10 years, Carleton Place has been host to one of the most well-attended rural Take Back the Night Marches in Canada. Even on the soggiest of nights, local residents turn out with their banners and noise-makers in record numbers. All to demand that a woman’s right to walk our streets safely be upheld.
Take Back the Night is about women’s right to be free of violence and to walk without fear.

From the Take Back the Night Foundation website:
History: Take Back The Night is the earliest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence, especially violence against women. TBTN Events began in the 1960’s in Belgium and England with protests about how women were not able to be safe walking down the street alone. In 1973, in the United States, a group of women at the University of Southern Florida dressed in black sheets holding broomsticks and marched through campus demanding a women’s center. In 1975, a crowd in Philadelphia held a Take Back The Night Event to protest the murder of a microbiologist walking near her home after work. In the 70’s San Francisco had a number of rallies in protest “snuff” pornography and violence against women. These early events have grown into hundreds of events on college campuses and in communities of all sizes and locations. The unifying theme of these events is to bring awareness to sexual violence and provide support for victims.
Foundation: In 2001, Katie Koestner, the first woman in the US to speak out nationally and publicly about being the victim of campus “date” rape, reached out to event organizers and participants in the US and globally about uniting our efforts and sharing our history. We wanted to bring the passion, energy and support of Take Back The Night to more communities. In establishing the Take Back The Night Foundation, the ability to share our collective history and support each other in our cause became possible. Today our Board Members and thousands of supporters work tirelessly to provide resources, funding, and healing to as many communities as possible.
Mission: Our Mission as a charitable 501(c)3 Foundation is to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence. We serve to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives. People of all backgrounds around the world are taking back their voices by speaking out against these crimes and taking a stand through Take Back The Night. Sexual violence, harassment, abuse, stalking, and trafficking continue in epidemic proportions. We have made great strides, but our march is far from over.
Today: Take Back The Night Events have been documented in over 36 countries, in over 800 communities, with more locations taking a stand every year. We have reached over 30 million people with our message of strength and support, and our commitment to ending sexual violence.

Fashion Show Fundraiser!
2022-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | ON
Streve Design in collaboration with Red Brick Emporium, Perth Chocolate Works and Perth Cheese Shop will be hosting a fashion show event with proceeds supporting LCIHCS.
The Old Mill, 64 Gore St. E., Perth

End of Season Bag Sale @ As Good As New
2022-08-20 10:00 - 2022-08-27 16:00 | ON
Come fill a bag for $7 with as many awesome summer finds as you can!

Annual Membership Drive
2022-07-26 08:00 - 2022-08-26 23:59 | ON
Lanark County Interval House is holding its Annual General Meeting on September 26, 2022 at 6 pm via Zoom from Carleton Place. We hope that you will be able to join us.
In accordance with LCIHCS bylaws, to be a voting participant at our Annual General Meeting, you are required to be a member and have paid the $5 fee no less than one month before the date of our meeting.
By becoming a member of Lanark County Interval House and Community Support, you add your voice and support to the needs of your local community. You become engaged and a part of the movement to end all forms of violence against women and girls.
Please consider joining us for our annual update to our community on the work we are doing and the business aspects of our agency.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the agency directly or via our website www.lcih.org.

Bridal Blowout Sale
2019-03-16 09:00 - 16:00 | The Grand Hotel, 7 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2V2, Canada
What to expect at the Lanark County Interval House Blow Out Sale?
The LCIH Bridal Blow Out sale will be a one time event. As the brides arrive they will be given a number. Only 20 brides at a time will be allowed into the bridal dress area. Once a bride leaves another number will be called by the hostess.
Is this event a fundraiser? How will the funds be used from this event?
This event is a fundraiser and all proceeds will go directly into supporting the needs of women and children fleeing a life of violence.
Why is Lanark County Interval Hosting this event?
The dresses for this event have been generously donated to Lanark County Interval House in order to support this fundraising opportunity. Our organization believes in kind and respectful relationships.
What is the cost of the dresses and why this amount?
All bridal gowns will be $140 and bridesmaid gowns will be $64. We understand that a wedding can be expensive and we want to offer the women good value. The 4’s in the amount represent the fact that LCIH has been in service for 40 years in 2019.
Who are the sponsors of this event?
Lanark County Interval House is fortunate to have all the gowns donated by Renew with Love Bridal Boutique. The venue for the event is sponsored by the Grand Hotel in Carleton Place. Our advertising, promotion and event partner is Metroland Media.
What brands of wedding gowns can I expect to see at the sale?
What sizes will be available?
Are there any pictures of the dresses available?
Are the dresses new or used?
The dress have not been worn but are sample or display model dresses. There may be some imperfections such as a button missing or a hem down.
What should I wear to the sale? We ask that you do not wear make-up in order prevent transfer to the gown and that you wear tights a camesoul so you can easily slip a dress on quickly.
Who should I bring with me? Please bring only one person with you and we ask that you do not bring children or strollers.
Can I buy more than one dress? Yes you can buy as many dresses as you like. At this low price you can buy two and have your semestress make a one of a kind dress out of both.
How much are the dresses?
The bridal gowns will be $140 and the bridesmaid/prom dress will be $74. All taxes are included, this is a cash and carry event only. No debit.
How will I pay?
Cash only, no credit, debit or cheques accepted.
Can I return or exchange a dress once I have paid for it?
No, all dresses are final sale.
Will there be a change area for trying dresses on?
There will be a draped off open area for changing. We recommend you come prepared to try your dress on in the company of others.
What can I expect from this shopping experience?
There will be volunteer ladies on hand to assist you with the dresses. They will be there to help you look for a size or help you slip one on.
